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Lee, Choi, Zhu, Jung, You, Lee, Li, and Huh: The Healing of Exposed Implant Surfaces in A Maxillary Sinus Cavity
Original Article

The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology 2005; 35(4): 1073-1079.

Published online: 31 December 2005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5051/jkape.2005.35.4.1073

The Healing of Exposed Implant Surfaces in A Maxillary Sinus Cavity

Seoung-Ho Lee, DDS, PhD1, Byung-Ho Choi, DDS, PhD2, Shi-Jiang Zhu, MD2, Jae-Hyung Jung, DDS2, Tae-Min You, DDS2, Hyeon-Jung Lee, DDS2, Jingxu Li, DDS2, Jin-Young Huh, DDS3

1Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Ewha Womans University, Korea.

2Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University(Wonju Christian Hospital), Korea.

3Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Ulsan University(Gangneung Asan hospital), Korea.

Corresponding author (perio772@ewha.ac.kr)

Copyright © 2005 Korean Academy of Periodontology

Abstract

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate whether dental implant exposure to the maxillary sinus cavity increases the risk of maxillary sinus complications.

Study Design

An implant was placed bilaterally in the maxillary sinus of eight adult female mongrel dogs in a way that it penetrated the bone and mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus floor to the extent of 2 mm, 4 mm, or 8 mm. The implants were left in place for six months.

Results

Radiographic and histologic examinations did not show any signs of pathologic findings in the maxillary sinus of the eight dogs.

Conclusion

This study indicates that implant protrusion into the maxillary sinus cavity is not related to the development of sinus complications.

Keywords: Dental implant, maxillary sinus, sinus lift, antral membrane

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